My sister's best friend passed away
this week. My sister is being incredibly strong for everyone leaning on her. I
can see it, and I'm not even there.
I wish with all my heart that everyone had the knowledge that I have. I understand that this young girl, and every other person will live again. That is the plan that Heavenly Father has created for us. Death is not the end. While death is painful and scary on this side- it is actually a beautiful celebration on the other side. It marks the end of the trials and pains of our mortal existence. I am so grateful for the knowledge that death only separates us for a short time.
Alma Chapter 40: (In the Book of
Mormon)
11 Now, concerning
the astate of
the soul between bdeath and
the resurrection—Behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the
spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body, yea,
the spirits of all men, whether they be good or evil, are ctaken dhome to
that God who gave them life.
12 And then
shall it come to pass, that the spirits of those who are righteous are received
into a state of ahappiness, which is calledbparadise, a state of rest, a state of cpeace, where they shall rest from all their troubles
and from all care, and sorrow.
I love that I have such a comforting
knowledge of the plan of salvation. I appreciate that my brother in law has
given two years of his life to teach this message of peace and hope to people
who have lived without this comfort. Death will always be sad for us saying
goodbye, even if it is only for a time…But how kind our Heavenly Father is to
share with us the great joy awaiting those who pass away.
I love my sister. I admire her
courage in such a tragic situation. I love my entire family. I pray that
comfort will bless all those who so desperately need it.
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